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B71 1BB

Hateley Heath

Sandwell

England / West Midlands / Sandwell / Stone Cross & Hateley Heath / Hateley Heath / B71 1BB

Overview

Postcode B71 1BB is located in a major urban area, within the Hateley Heath ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Stone Cross & Hateley Heath area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is £36,000 per year. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gengars Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
67%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Stone Cross & Hateley Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,501 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Stone Cross & Hateley Heath has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

67%

Approximately 67.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is £36,000 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from B71 1BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Stone Cross & Hateley Heath near B71 1BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miGengars ParkMedium
0.3 miJesson playing fieldsMedium
0.4 miOakwood ParkSmall

Area Profile

Population
550
Population density
2,667.3 per km²

Demographics

British
223
40.62%
Indian
64
11.66%
Caribbean
44
8.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
43
7.83%
African
42
7.65%
Total population: 549

Housing

Other social rented
93
43.26%
Social rents from council
51
23.72%
Owns with a mortgage
30
13.95%
Owns outright
26
12.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
6.51%
Total households: 215

Property prices in Hateley Heath

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Hateley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £409,995.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£354,995
Flats10£81,000
Semi-Detached50£230,000
Terraced20£195,000

10 years price trend in Hateley Heath

Schools

In the B71 1BB postcode area, located within Stone Cross & Hateley Heath, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHateley Heath AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John Bosco Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryAll Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miHilltop Wines & Newsagents41 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0QA
0.4 miJ K SuperstorePemberton Road, Sandwell, B70 0JY
0.5 miAldiTildasley Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SJ
0.5 miLifestyle Express119 Hill Top, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0RU
0.5 miColes Lane Convenience StoreColes Lane, Sandwell, B71 2QW

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.